I'm A Rotarian

Send us a textWe are asking all the questions you were always to scared to ask a transgender person. My friend Teri from Canada is willing to talk about anything Trans and I am so happy to ask , and learn and understand the world of transgender people.I love this show, but parents check it out first, see the language, and slang that we use so nothing in surprising and you can talk to your kids about it. Trans is "ok" and part of that DEI stuff we all need to know and respect. Please, listen and learn. It's worth it.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textShe a singer, Vet, Asst. Gov, Teacher Professor, Foundation chair and oh, yes a Rotarian too. Meet Angela Walker, this week on the podcast.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textI'm off to my families homeland of Wales to meet the youngest Rotary DG maybe EVER! 27year old James Thomas. Come hear this DG's words of wisdom and how he feels he owes a debt to Rotary. Join us for an amazing conversation.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textSteve Martin was a cop for 30years, and part of one of the most famous days in english policing history. But that's not his whole story. Get to know my new friend Steve and we talk his life, and our love of football (soccer) too.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textMeet my new friends Robert Friend(Really that's his name) and Martha Wells Hoffman of the Call 2 Care water project. We talk about the project, how you can help, and how the whole idea started with a dream. That's right a dream.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textThis week I'm talk to Rocky Wagner about Operation Pollination. We need more Bees, butterflies, and Hummingbirds. In Fact our world food chain needs them most of all. Time to plant some seeds, and help these friends do their job!Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textWelcome to this 90min conversation that came from a simple question I put up on Facebook. "Is Rotary too WOKE" Join us for this powerful conversation, that I hope will make you think, and will help you understand "WOKE" Rotary's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At Rotary, we're committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect, allowing everyone's voice to be heard, and providing equitable opportunities for fellowship, service, and leadership.Our members want and expect Rotary to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Although the Rotary experience may differ from country to country, issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are globally relevant.We embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization will enhance the experience that members have in Rotary, allow us to carry out more meaningful and effective service efforts, and create open, welcoming environments that appeal to people who want to connect with us. Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textJoin me and my new friend Robyn Curtis from the Rotary Climate Change Action Group. We are talking ECO, we are talking big problems, and even some big solutions. We are talking about one of our 7 areas of focus that maybe doesn't get all the love and attention that it should.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textWelcome to part two of this NEPELS celebration! In this  "Voices from NEPELS"  we hear from the governors, passed, present, and future. There's also a bonus conversation with the crazy group of governors that start their jobs July 1, and the big ideas they have for the future of the Northeast.Join me for part two of this northeast celebration of leadership.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textWell, the most fun about being on location is that you will never know what happens. From the clanking of doors to high ceilings that made everything echo to Mics that got unplugged and computers that were quirky. But who cares! The "I am a Rotarian" podcast was on location at Northeast PELS! We got two episodes worth of total joy. Join me this week for part one and meet the presidents. Then meet me for part two as you're introduced to the district governors, district governors elect, and even a few district governors, and friends from the past years and past shows. Voices from PELS is part one of a two part celebration of the new leadership here in the Northeast.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textOur  Marvelous Mondays continue with Mary Bak and Mental Health Monday. Mary a member of the Rotary Mental Health Task Force has put together a Monday night series to help and inform folks about Mental Health issues.Join us!  Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textJoin me for week one of my two week "Marvelous Monday" shows. We have two show about Monday Zoom meetings open to everyone about New members, and, next week Mental Health. These two shows will give you great ideas, and, I hope a reason to join these monthly Monday events in the future.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textDid you know that the Rotary E-Club of Innovation has a poetry contest? And the winner is announced at convention? Well now you do! So come here all about it as my new friend Nan McCreadie joins me to tell us all about it.WWW.Rotarypoetry.orgSupport the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a text Today for the first time I am off to the amazing country of Pakistan to not only learn about the Rotary Academy of Pakistan but how  it's leader Arshed Kamal Sethi is teaching yoga and how it can teach us to be better Rotarians and better humans too. Join meSupport the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textWell it has been 5years since Evan and I sat down for a chat,and BOY a lot has changed. From a new partner, to two new boys and now DGE for his area.Come join me as we talk the past, the present, and a wonderful future with Rotary influencer Evan BurrellSupport the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textWe are dropping this weeks EP. early so you can get a first hand understanding with 5280 DG Albert Hernandez  of the tragedy that is the fires in LA, and how you can help.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textI'm catching up with my friend Mohan Kumar as his updates me on his amazing work bringing independence, and hope to thousands of people with missing arms and legs. Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textThis week i'm off to Sweden to talk Rotary history with longtime Rotary History geek and PDG Matts Ingemanson. We talk early Rotary, we talk about Rotary and the UN, and most of all we talk about how Rotary  is making wonderful new history everyday .Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textI'm taking a few weeks off to enjoy the holiday season with mu family, but i'll be right back here Jan.8th 2025 with new stories and new fun. Hope to see you then.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textJoin me for my first Holiday show where I introduce you to 7870 DG Bill Stevens and Sleep in Heavenly Peace member David Sodders. We talk about the sad fact of how many kids have no beds to sleep in at night, and how a team of Rotary clubs, and SHP reps and building there way to fixing that need.Find out more about how you can join the bed making fun @SHPbeds.orgSupport the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textToday we are talking Rotary,50 years in Rotary. How has it changed? What made you stay in Rotary, Why don't more folks stay in this long? What has been some of your greatest events and stories. Just a few of the questions i put to my friend and 5050 DG, and 50yr Rotary vet, Dave Daskin.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textTime to talk, even if it's uncomfortable? Join me as I talk to Sidney Smith. PDG of 5180 who is bringing his "5 Points of Conversation" not only to Rotary but to the world. Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Send us a textTime to learn about "Rotary Hands Across the Border" with 5050 DGE Marie Isabell Martinez Hair. She has gone way beyond "Peace Pole" to bring Rotarians for 2 different sides and countries to talk peace and understandingSupport the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

It's time to enjoy another fellowship this time "The  Fellowship of Rotary Photography". Our longtime podcast friend and fellowship junky Madu Bishnu is back to tell us all out these talented Rotarians, and the photo contest though RI that will show off their amazing work.Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Today I'm off to Malta to talk to new friend, Rotary Trainer/Zone 14 RYLA chair John DeGiorgio.We talk RYLA. We talk training. We talk "clubs getting the kudos they deserve. We talk about one of the best "Smile Question" answers I have ever heard.Join us! Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people who proudly call themselves Rotarians." and tell a friend to join us too.

Join me today as I introduce you to one of the most gusty Rotarians I have ever met, Micheal Fernando. A Rotarian who is willing to go to some of the darkest places on earth to bring new life, light and joy to the world in the "miracle minute" of life.Support the show

Can we find Peace though music? Can we find understanding? Can music be a bridge to understanding the world we live in...why not. This week meet Rotarian Peace Fellow Diego Carneiro,as we ask some of these questions and more.

Time to cook!!Meet two Rotarians that are bringing the world to your table.One dish at a time.A perfect way to have to get ready for your #Poliodinner party.Join us!

I'm off to Boca Raton Florida in the US for part 1 of our 2 part show on great things do do during Polio awareness month. Meet Douglas Heizer and his simple # that could get the word out about ending Polio.

I'm Off this week to Uganda Africa to talk to Jonas Ekombo about his "Unity Garden" projects that are bring food, joy, and now how to the villages of Uganda.Note: The internet was a bit off in the recording. Uganda is a long way from the USA which made our interview a bit short, but i'm sure you will enjoy out chat.

Can we talk about politics at Rotary, Should we? Has politics made it harder to work in a world of DEI? Should we as a Rotarian speak out about others countries politics. A lot of questions right? These questions could take you all over the place in a conversation, and ,well it did. But it was a fun ride. Join me and my new friend Phil Toombs as we talk politics, Rotary, and many phases.

Join me as I talk to singer, daughter, Rotarian, and caregiver, Amy Scruggs. As she tells us about her public choice to share the journey of "Amy and her Dad "with the world. This is a truly heartwarming show that i know you are going to love.

Meet a true renaissance man Peter Tonge. From his business as a Accessibility Consultant, to a  life as a lawyer, to fencer, photographer, and now even the District Governor of 5550 my new friend Peter Tong is sure to impress. Join us as we talk about accessibility Rotary and so very much more!

What's it like to work for the Canadian government? What's it like to be a new district governor this time of District 7010? What's it like to be the kid of a Rotary international president? Past RI President Wilfrid Walkinson. What's it going to be link not to have Rotary presidential themes anymore? Just some of the questions that I ask my new friend Steve Wilkinson today on the podcast ,join us won't you? It's a great conversation.

Well, I've been talking about it on the podcast and now it's official. The moving trucks are here. The boxes are packed, the dogs, cars, and better half are ready to go and we are off to the East Coast. I would love to keep doing the podcast but the simple fact is right now, to my computer and my entire studio is boxed! So I'm taking the week off to get all my ducks in a row and my mic plugged back in.  I'll be back to introduce you to some amazing Rotarians, this time from the East Coast! Catch up on some past casts and I'll be back next week.

What's the council on legislation? When did it start? Who's on it? What exactly is it? Just some of the questions that we ask past Council on Legislation member  and my good friendJane Helten today on the podcast .We'll learn about this extensive Rotary, governing body that helps put together the rules, regulations bylaws, and a whole bunch more for the entire Rotary international community.Join us! class starts now as we learn the 101 of the Council on Legislation

This week I'm off to Sweden to talk to Ulf Bingsgard. We're gonna be talking about the Rotary Action Summit happening in Sweden this September. We're gonna be talking about major donors and the Rotary foundation and we're gonna be talking about, well, being the mayor of his town in Swedish why not it's the I'm A Rotarian podcast and as always we're so glad you joined us.www.rotaryactionsummitmalmo2024.sehttps://www.facebook.com/RotaryActionSummitMalmo2024 

It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ramesh Ferris. One of the most remarkable men I've ever met. Ramesh bicycle 7140 km across Canada and didn't use his legs! That's right Ramesh is a polio Survivor who bicycle across Canada to help get the message out and understand the true effects of polio. The real life "effects" of polio is something Ramesh feels very strong about sharing, and has, a one could argue,a shocking way to get your attention. Time to introduce you to my new friend who proudly calls himself a crawler on today show

Alzheimer's is impacting more than 40 million people in the United States and  around the world. Rotarians want to help find a cure! Meet Tiffany Irvin and her fund the CART fund. This past president and past district governor now leads a task force started by Rotarians to help fund research to find a cure to this devastating disease. Join us as we talk about Alzheimer's research and how you can be a part of the cure.THECARTFUND.org

I'm met Jason Browne in Houston, Texas as he was the dapper MC for Rotary International Convention. Since then he's graced the stage of Tedx ,written a book, and is traveling all over the world telling Rotary groups about the importance of the social media platform. Join us for a fun loving conversation about social media being an MC in front of thousands of Rotary friends and becoming a new author today on the podcast.

At the end of the Rotary year, it's a big time for change so it's no better time to have psychologist and Author Dr. Katie Eastman to talk to us about "harnessing changes potential." It's a great conversation about looking at ourselves, others, and the way that change can be good for all, join us for the conversation

It is time to break the mold of what people think about Rotarians. You know, old white hair men writing charity checks over lunch. NO WAY!!!!!! join me as i'm off to Germany to talk to Felix Heintz and the  Rotarian Metalhead Fellowship!!!!ROCK ON ROTARY!!!!

Spring is here, and the Bees are BUZZ,BUZZ,BUZZING around. No better time to talk about our busy buzzy friends then with Anton Gradisek president of the International Bee Rotary Fellowship

I'm off to Grapevine TX to talk wine with Presisident of the Rotary Wine Enthusiasts Fellowship Conrad Heede. We're talk all things wine and fun. If you know a little or a lot about wine, this is the show for you!

Today we're talking rolling hippos !Now this has nothing in common with tipping cows but everything to do with water, empowering women and making the chore of getting water faster, easier and more productive .

Well, the 2024 /2025 Rotary International presidential year is starting in just a few months and we have Stephanie Urchick and Tom Gump back to tell us all about their plans and if they are "ready to go". It's great to have Stephanie back after we talk to her when she was just PN now with just a few months to go,we have lots of questions and she has lots of wonderful answers about her up coming year.  Friend of the show Tom Gump is back too, as Aide to the RI  President. He's going to have a lot of work to do for 2024/2025 and beyond .Join us won't you President elect and aid to the president join me today on the show

We are off to one Rotary Plaza this week to meet my new friend, Molly Friend, that is. She is the Program for Young Leader Supervisor at Rotary international .Moll's four person team works year-round to find programs for young adults in Rotary. These programs are not only for interactors, but for Rotarians as well. There's big plans in the future of young Rotarians, and we want to tell you all about it. Meet the woman in charge of helping future Rotarians find their way in the world,my new friend, Molly Friend on today's podcast.

Join me as I introduce you to my very first Peace fellow Wisdom Addo. He speaks to me from Ghana Africa. On the call we are also joined by Peace fellow sponsor Julie West. They both tell us about the West African Center for Peace Foundation and tell us about Peace Jams that's right Peace Jams! Great name don't you think? Join us for a conversation about the fascinating and wonderful work being done to promote peace on the African continent, the conversation starts now

It's" high cotton" time when I talk to Past District Governor's Fellowship board of Directors member, and WASH action group leader Brian Hall. You know how I love action groups, and fellowship, why not combined the wonderful story about both of these action and fellowship groups with a man who helps leads both. Time to meet Brain Hall, today on the show 

Today we're talking to Shirley Pat Gale about the literacy equity project. A library project, bringing literacy and libraries to indigenous peoples of Canada, a fascinating conversation about books, heritage and bringing them together for a better future. 

Well, you know how much I love Rotary exchange students but up to this point I have only interviewed ones from the United States. Well today I am off to Sweden to introduce you to Sara who starts her amazing journey in Sweden and ends up in Italy. she meets new friends, learns the language and starts her culinary adventure that will last a lifetime.